Number of COVID-19 Cases in Portugal Approaches 6,500, Death Toll Reaches 140 - Ministry
Portugal has recorded a total of 6,408 COVID-19 cases and 140 fatalities as of Monday, the Portuguese Health Ministry said
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 30th March, 2020) Portugal has recorded a total of 6,408 COVID-19 cases and 140 fatalities as of Monday, the Portuguese Health Ministry said.
The latest situation update from Portugal on Sunday stated that there have been 119 COVID-19 related fatalities and close to 6,000 cases.
According to the health ministry, the majority of the verified infection cases are still concentrated in the country's north.
The Portuguese government declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19 on March 19.